MEET OUR THERAPY STAFF

Justin Hoover, PTPhysical Therapist / Owner

After attending Kansas State University, Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 1977. Justin has practiced in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, home health, long term care, sports and industrial. He served as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Physical Therapy program at Wichita State University teaching a class in evaluation and treatment of the musculo-skeletal system and has been very active in the American Physical Therapy Association serving in numerous positions at the state and national level including 2 terms as the president of the Kansas Physical Therapy Association.

He began his Physical Therapy career as the Director of Physical Therapy at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, KS, a small rural hospital, and then served as the Assistant Director of Physical Therapy at St Joseph Medical Center in Wichita. Justin was then a clinic director for Mid Kansas Therapy Services in Wichita before moving to Charleston, Illinois to become Director of Physical Therapy at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Justin returned to Kansas in 1988 and together with Greg Bachman formed Hoover, Bachman & Associates, Inc which contracts with hospitals, home health agencies, schools, long term care facilities and businesses to provide Physical, Occupational and Speech-Language Services.

Ann Hoover, PTPhysical Therapist

Ann is a licensed Physical Therapist working at Geary Rehab & Fitness Center. After attending Kansas State University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 1979. Her PT experience covers a variety of work settings and she is currently providing services in the outpatient clinic and with home health patients. Ann serves as the Clinical Coordinator and facilitates and supervises Physical Therapy students from across the Midwest. With over 30 years of experience, Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and a practical, comprehensive approach to her patients with an emphasis on improving their quality of life.

Amy Brickei, PTPhysical Therapist

Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Life Sciences from Kansas State University in 1991 and her Masters in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 1993. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. During her 18 years of practice, Amy has worked with a wide variety of people in many different settings. She has focused on pediatrics over the last 5 years, particularly the birth to five population. Amy enjoys spending time with her family, sports and reading.

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1992 from the University of Kansas. Jennifer works in the outpatient clinic providing services for patients needing orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation. She is able to fabricate customized splints and is certified in ASTYM, a treatment technology that stimulates soft tissue regeneration. Jennifer has been a Certified Lymphedema Specialist since 1999, helping individuals with limb swelling.

John Leslie, DPTPhysical Therapist

John was born in Kansas City, KS. He got his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Kansas State University in 2003, with a minor in Biology. He graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008, before immediately beginning to work at Geary Rehabilitation and Fitness Center. John is a Certified Clinical Instructor by the APTA, and enjoys mentoring Physical Therapy students. He enjoys golfing, though is not very good at it. He also enjoys motorcycling; and music that is outside of the mainstream… because popular music is terrible.

Matt Hagenmaier, DPTPhysical Therapist

Matt completed his undergraduate coursework at Kansas State University, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. He graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in May 2011. Matt enjoys exercising on a routine basis, with weight lifting being his favorite activity. He also loves spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and working on the family farm near Randolph, KS. Matt enjoys working with patients with a variety of diagnoses, with particular interest in orthopedic conditions. He would be happy to assist you in achieving your goals and returning you to function.

Terry Butler, PTPhysical Therapist

Terry graduated from the physical therapy program at The University of Kansas Medical Center in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science. She obtained her Masters of Health Science with emphasis in pediatrics and neurology from Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis. Terry married Nate Butler in 1983 and together they have three married children and four granddaughters and one grandson. She comes from a military family with her father and husband retired Army, one son in the Army and one in the Air Force. This military history has led to numerous moves and diverse experiences in the Physical Therapy progression.

Taci Wilson, DPTPhysical Therapist

Taci grew up in Towanda, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Bethany College, where she played volleyball. Taci graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 2017. She completed her last clinical rotation in school at Geary Rehabilitation and began working here in June of 2017. Taci enjoys working in the outpatient setting, because of the variety of patients that she gets to work with, she really enjoys working with the geriatric patient population. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, going to the lake, snow skiing, and four-wheeling. Taci also enjoys listening to Red Dirt music and going to concerts.

Jessica Graham, DPTPhysical Therapist

Jessica completed her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at Gettysburg College in 2010 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Arcadia (just outside of PA) in 2013. She has worked mostly in outpatient since, with a short stint in home health in Oklahoma. Jessica has a particular passion for working with women who have pregnancy related pain and has her Women’s Health certification, but enjoys the variety that an outpatient setting brings. In her spare time, she enjoys running… yes for fun… as well as hiking, camping, and jeeping with her husband and two dogs.

Elizabeth Soika, DPTPhysical Therapist

Elizabeth was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She graduated from the University of North Florida in 2001 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She later obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in 2008. Before the military moved her family to the beautiful state of Kansas in 2018, Elizabeth worked in Wisconsin, Tennessee, South Carolina and New York. She is thrilled to be a member of the amazing team of therapists at Geary Rehabilitation and Fitness Center. During the course of her career, Elizabeth obtained her certification in hand therapy, but for the past 10 years has broadened her focus to include all diagnoses encountered in general outpatient practice. She enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and lazily running. She also enjoys all things Kansas: dodging tornadoes and chili with cinnamon rolls. Who knew?

Rachael Field, PTAPhysical Therapy Assistant

Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Rachael graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education and an Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Washburn University in 1996. Rachael has been an employee of Geary Rehab and Fitness Center since May 1996. She enjoys working full time at Geary Community Hospital with patients in Acute, Swing Bed and Inpatient Rehab. Rachael is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. In her spare time she enjoys reading, golf, tennis, long walks and spending time with her family at Milford Lake.

Donita Ryff, PTAPhysical Therapy Assistant

Donita is a graduate from Herington High School and lives in Ramona. She began her Physical Therapy career as a tech at the Herington Hospital in 1978. She received her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Colby Community College in 2002. Donita has an interest in aquatic therapy and enjoys orthopedic rehab. She has three children and three grandchildren.

Rebecca Schwab, PTAPhysical Therapy Assistant

Becca lives in Clay Center and has worked as a PTA since 2005. She played softball and pitched for Cloud County Community college where she received an Associate of Arts degree before going to Washburn University to get her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration. Becca enjoys working with orthopedic patients. She is married and has two children.

Curtis Hailey, COTAOccupational Therapy Assistant

Curtis is Geary Rehab’s swiss army knife. He provides services in the home health setting, inpatient acute care at both Geary Community Hospital and Herington Municipal Hospital. He has a Bachelors degree from Kansas State University in Family Studies and Human Services, and an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Brown Mackie-Salina. Curtis enjoys the chance to be able to promote health and enable patients to get back into their community to live meaningful lives.

Kelli McCallum, PTAPhysical Therapy Assistant

Kelli is a graduate of Washburn University with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration. She has worked as a PTA since May of 2006 and enjoys working in the outpatient setting. Kelli resides near Junction City with her husband and two children.

Brandi Hoover, M.S.,CCC-SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist

Brandi is a native of Chapman, KS. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Speech-Language Hearing, from The University of Kansas in 2007, and a Master of Science degree, in Communication Sciences and Disorders, from Rockhurst University in 2010. She received her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2011 and is currently an active member. During graduate school, she completed her clinical training in a Skilled nursing facility, Long-term acute care hospital (LTAC), and two elementary schools, one of which was a school for the Deaf. Brandi has been working for Geary Rehabilitation since 2010, with experience in evaluation and treatment of adults and pediatric patients, in a variety of settings (hospital, home health care, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient). Brandi is certified in providing Vital Stim (Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)) therapy and Melodic Based Communication Therapy (MBCT). She has a special interest in dysphagia (individuals who have difficulty with swallowing). Brandi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cheering on the Jayhawks with her husband, and playing sand volleyball.